This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is the quick weeknight dinner you’ve been looking for! Linguine smothered in a creamy sauce full of lemon and garlic flavors, tossed with browned shrimp. Quick to make (just 20 minutes!) and fancy enough for date night in or dinner party guests—the key to every pasta lover’s heart!

Slowly roasted cherry tomatoes and mushrooms add depth and richness to this simple but delicious tart. The crust is so crispy and flaky! The filling is a deeply rich and savory bite of sweet, earthiness, and acidity.

This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is the quick weeknight dinner you’ve been looking for! Linguine smothered in a creamy sauce full of lemon and garlic flavors, tossed with browned shrimp. Quick to make (just 20 minutes!) and fancy enough for date night in or dinner party guests—the key to every pasta lover’s heart!

Slowly roasted cherry tomatoes and mushrooms add depth and richness to this simple but delicious tart. The crust is so crispy and flaky! The filling is a deeply rich and savory bite of sweet, earthiness, and acidity.

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Description

Simple and healthy pasta recipe: spaghetti with olive oil, garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes. Top with a generous helping of Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

1 poundSpaghetti, Fettucine, Or Angel Hair

6 clovesGarlic, Minced

¼ cupsExtra Virgin Olive Oil

2 teaspoonsRed Pepper Flakes

1 cupFresh Basil, Chopped

Salt, To Taste (optional)

Parmesan Or Romano Cheese, To Serve

Preparation

Put water on to boil in large pot. Cook pasta until al dente.

Place garlic, olive oil and red pepper flakes in small sauce pan. Let sit until water boils and pasta is close to being done. Heat pan to medium high and cook until garlic is lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.

Place chopped basil in large serving bowl.

When pasta and aglio olio are done, drain pasta, pour aglio over basil, then add pasta. Toss until incorporated. Add salt to taste if you like.